Cinnamon Crunch Zucchini Banana Bread

Heyo, it’s banana bread time.

How do you feel about that? I’m pretty psyched because I have 712 zucchini growing in my garden (they’re not quite ready!) so I need a delicious go-to recipe to use ’em up. Well, if you’re in a similar situation, sh*t just got real. Because this right here is the world’s greatest #1 most amazing zucchini bread. And it’s also banana bread, and the world’s greatest of that, too. It’s tender, soft, fluffy and so super tasty, you guys.

And I’ll be honest, I was a bit leery making this bread with oat and almond flours. Things just get weird sometimes with substitutions, but I tell ya’ what…. subbing in those flours was one of the best decisions of my life.

Okay maybe that’s a bit dramatic, but ya’ know.

And what’s super extra cool is the crispy, crunchy flaky topping that’s cinnamon and sugar. Hence the ‘cinnamon crunch’ name. It just takes a little dusting, and voila! Life is all that.

You’re in for a treat, friends.

Also… if you’re wondering… yes, I totally ate the several bites of bread straight out of the pan. It was hot out of the oven, and I couldn’t wait to cut it so I just got a fork out and went for it.

In another medium bowl, use a hand mixer to whisk together bananas, brown sugar and oil until fluffy. Whisk in egg, then vanilla extract until thoroughly combined. Slowly add dry ingredients to the banana mixture while whisking on medium speed, just until combined. Fold in shredded zucchini. Pour mixture into the loaf pan.

In a small bowl, whisk together cinnamon and sugar. Evenly coat top of bread batter with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Bake for 50-55 minutes, until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool, then slice and serve.

By Julie Andrews

Adapted from https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/zucchini-banana-bread/

Adapted from https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/zucchini-banana-bread/

I love zucchini but I have only ever eaten it sauteed. But just yesterday, I saw a post on zucchini noodles, and today your post on zucchini banana bread! I need to bring in some variation in my zucchini consumption 🙂

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